Events Calendar
October 2026 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Elementary School for our October meeting to discuss plans and events!
Elementary School Halloween Classroom Party
Sign up to join your child’s classroom party here!
Parade to follow at 2:30pm
November 2026 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Middle School for our November meeting to discuss plans and events!
Parent Teacher Conference Hospitality
Help with providing dinner for our Elementary and Middle School teachers!
More info to come
December 2026 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Elementary School for our December meeting to discuss plans and events!
January 2027 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Middle School for our January meeting to discuss plans and events!
February 2027 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Elementary School for our February meeting to discuss plans and events!
March 2027 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Middle School for our March meeting to discuss plans and events!
April 2027 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Elementary School for our April meeting to discuss plans and events!
May 2027 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Middle School for our May meeting to discuss plans and events!
Elementary Fall Book Fair
It’s almost time for the Anderson Book Fair, and we’re so excited to help our Royals dive into a world of books!
September 14th–18th
Monday–Thursday: 7:45 AM–3:00 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM–11:00 AM
September 2026 HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the Hinckley Big Rock Middle School at 3:30pm to discuss upcoming plans and events!
Bylaws Meeting
Join HBR PTO to review the current Bylaws and make any adjustments to HBR PTO’s rules and policies. Review the current Bylaws ahead of time here: hbrpto.com/about.
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at 3:30pm at the HBR Elementary School Library as we wrap up the school year, at our last HBR PTO meeting of the 2025-26 school year!
Daddy Daughter Dance
We’re so excited for our upcoming Daddy Daughter Dance—a night full of sweet memories, dancing, and fun! Grab your boots and join us for a western-themed evening your little cowgirl won’t forget!
April 18th
6:30–8:30 PM
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle School
$5 per daughter (includes entry, drinks, and snacks!)
Don’t forget—photobooth pictures will be available for purchase!
We’re also looking for volunteers to help make this event extra special! If you’re able to lend a hand or donate snacks/drinks, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0E4FA8AE2CA0FAC34...
We can’t wait to see all our cowgirls and their special dates there!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the HBR Middle School Library at 3:30pm for our April HBR PTO Meeting! A virtual link to the meeting will be shared on HBRPTO’s Facebook page prior to the meeting!
Google Meet code: meet.google.com/etq-ozmm-vut
Dial-in: 636-495-1323 PIN 360 752 389#
Fran's Cozy Kitchen Fundraiser
Our HBR PTO Spring Fundraiser starts TODAY! 🚨 We’ve partnered with Fran’s Cozy Kitchen for a delicious fundraiser you won’t want to miss. From cinnamon rolls to cookie dough and other homemade treats, there’s something for everyone — and 20% of all orders go back to support HBR 429 schools! 💙 🛒 Order online: April 6–17 🌐 franscozykitchen.com 📅 Pick up: April 27 📍 Pioneer Park (next to HBRES) | 4:00–6:00 PM Thank you for supporting our students, staff, and schools!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us after school at 3:30pm at the HBR Elementary School Library for our March PTO meeting! Virtual link will be shared on HBRPTO’s Facebook page prior to the meeting!
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us in person at HBR Middle School Library, or virtually, for our February 2026 HBR PTO meeting! The meeting link will be shared on our HBRPTO Facebook page prior to the meeting.
Girls Basketball Season Concessions
We are in need of Adult Volunteers to help run Concessions during the Basketball season!
Sign up with your Middle Schooler, and they will earn Community Service hours for the time worked.
Sports parents: Please consider signing up when your child’s grade is not playing. The slots are organized to cover one grade-level game.
Middle School Concessions is a great opportunity to contribute to the support of the HBRMS sports program and HBR PTO. All profits go directly back to HBR schools. HBR PTO is a volunteer-run organization. If we don’t have volunteers, we will not be able to offer concessions.
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us for our first meeting of 2026! Meet in the HBR Elementary School Library at 3:30pm. Virtual meeting link will be available on Facebook prior to the meeting.
Winter Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
HBR PTO Meeting
We know how busy December can be—this is a tentative meeting, depending on how much business we need to close up before the new year! Join us at the HBR Middle School Library at 3:30pm or virtually-check out our HBRPTO Facebook page for the meeting link prior to the meeting!
Coin Wars
Coin Wars is BACK!! Watch our fun video to help explain this event!
Get ready for the HBR PTO Coin Wars (November 17-25)! This is a galactic fundraising battle where every coin helps your grade level win.
Be a part of the Alliance by placing pennies and dollars into your grade’s container to add points to your score!
Use the Dark Side wisely! Placing silver coins into another grade's container will subtract that amount from their total score! Eliminate the competition!
Leaderboards will be updated daily! The Winning Grade at each school gets a prize and a championship trophy for the year!
Will the force be on your side..? Bring your change and let the battle begin
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us at the HBR Elementary School Library for our November meeting! Virtual meeting link will be shared on Facebook prior to the meeting.
HBR Middle School Hospitality Dinner
Thursday, Nov 3rd, the PTO is hosting dinner for the teachers during the parent/teacher conferences. We need your help providing a Taco Bar for 20-25 people. Please have your items at the school by 3:30, and ready to serve by 4:00. Disposable dishes are appreciated but if your dish and or serving spoon needs to be returned, please label it with your name. You can pick up your dishes after 5:15pm.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
HBR Elementary School Hospitality Dinner
Thursday, Nov 3rd, the PTO is hosting dinner for the teachers during the parent/teacher conferences. We need your help providing a Taco Bar for 30-35 people. Please have your items at the school by 3:30, and ready to serve by 4:00. Disposable dishes are appreciated but if your dish and or serving spoon needs to be returned, please label it with your name. You can pick up your dishes after 5:15pm.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
Halloween Classroom Parties K-4
Classroom Party Time! Only adults who have signed up at Supply Drop Off, Curriculum Night, or our Sign-up Genius online are able to attend! Check for openings and join in on the fun!
Boys Basketball/Cheer Season Concessions
We are in need of Adult Volunteers to help run Concessions during the Basketball/Cheer season!
Sign up with your Middle Schooler, and they will earn Community Service hours for the time worked.
Sports parents: Please consider signing up when your child’s grade is not playing. The slots are organized to cover one grade-level game.
Middle School Concessions is a great opportunity to contribute to the support of the HBRMS sports program and HBR PTO. All profits go directly back to HBR schools. HBR PTO is a volunteer-run organization. If we don’t have volunteers, we will not be able to offer concessions.
Imboden Pie Fundraiser
Enjoy delicious Inboden's pies during this holiday season and all winter long! Help support HBR PTO while making dinner quick and easy or sharing a sweet treat with those you love! Pies make great gifts too! Please use this form to complete your order.
Payment MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOV 6 in order to be included in the group order. we accept Venmo (@hbr-pto), check to HBR PTO or cash delivered to the office. All pies will be distributed at Pioneer Park in the pavilion building on Nov 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm. Orders will close at 10pm on Nov 6.For any questions please email hbrpto@gmail.com. THANK YOU for your support!
HBR PTO Meeting
Join us in person at the HBR Middle School Library or online for our October HBR PTO Meeting! Be a part of the fun!
Socktober
We are collecting socks (new, adult sizes) for Hope Haven Shelter in DeKalb from now through October 31. If you'd like to donate, please bring socks to the school office. We also have an Amazon link for easy shopping/ delivery!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1UMINW7UXPF0I?ref_=wl_share
Glow STEAM Night
Join us for Glow STEAM Night on September 18th, 2025 from 5:30–6:30 pm in the ES Gym!
Enjoy an evening full of glow-themed activities that bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to life. Don’t forget to stop by the book fair while you’re here too!
We’d love your help making this event a success—sign up to volunteer here:
HBR Elementary Fall Book Fair
Dive into the pages at our Fall Book Fair! From September 15-19, 7:45am-3pm, we’re getting HOOKED on reading!
Donut with a GrownUp
Join us for "Donuts with a GROWN UP"! Students are invited to bring one special adult for a delightful morning of donuts on September 15-17 from 7:30-8:15 AM at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School!
We kindly ask students to attend on the following days based on their last name:
A-H: 9/15
I-O: 9/16
P-Z: 9/17
Exciting news: The Book Fair will be open for shopping during the event!
Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C094DA8AA2FA2F8C34...
Register to attend: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdLz2rRwlub7e.../viewform
What donut are you looking forward to the most?